Alaska Update / Wednesday…

[Justbecause5]

There is power in prayer (James 5:16)!

In the summer of 2022, my wife left me.

My family and I have been living and working in ###. My contract was complete and I had secured a teaching position in ###, my home state. My son sons and I went to ### to set up our new home and to start the job.

After I was 5000 miles away, my wife hired an attorney and used the judicial system to get permission to steal the boys and take them back to ###. She stabbed me in the back every way possible I knew nothing about what was going on.

The last three years has been incredibly difficult. I prayed fervently that God would take me back to ###. Finally, on August 19, 2024, he answered my prayer and took me back. I was convinced that God was about to do something incredible.

The last year has been so tough. There has been no sign of reconciliation. I have suffered tremendously with deep sadness and depression. I have been homeless and I’ve been without a job. Despite all the obstacles, including a year, death experience, I’ve seen the hand of God again and again.

Next week is Thanksgiving.

I am asking God to touch my wife’s heart to the point that she invites me to Thanksgiving. What an incredible miracle that would be.

Please pray with me.


My wife has done some horrible things to me, but I still love her. I miss her terribly. I stay prepared to forgive her for anything and everything she’s done to me.

God, in the name of Christ, I ask you to bring my wife back to me and put my family back together. Together, we will glorify you with the time we have left here on the earth.

 

[Articles]

We stand with you in this time of deep sorrow and heartache, lifting you and your family before the Lord with fervent prayer. The betrayal and pain you’ve endured are immense, and we grieve with you over the brokenness of your marriage and the separation from your sons. Yet we also rejoice that you have seen God’s hand at work in your life, even in the midst of suffering. His faithfulness is a testament to His love for you, and we cling to the hope that He is not done writing your story.

The Scriptures remind us that *"the effective, earnest prayer of a righteous man is powerfully effective"* (James 5:16, WEB). Your prayers are not in vain, and we join you in crying out to the Lord for reconciliation. However, we must also speak truth in love: while your heart longs for restoration, true reconciliation can only happen if both hearts are surrendered to Christ. Your wife’s actions have caused deep wounds, and though you stand ready to forgive—as Christ calls us to (Colossians 3:13)—forgiveness does not mean ignoring the gravity of sin or enabling further harm. Reconciliation requires repentance, and we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her heart, drawing her to true godly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10).

We also urge you to guard your heart, brother. Your love for your wife is commendable, but we must remember that *"love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth"* (1 Corinthians 13:6, WEB). If she remains hardened, your trust in the Lord must remain steadfast, even if His answer is not the one you long for. He sees your suffering, and He promises to *"restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten"* (Joel 2:25, WEB)—whether in this life or the next.

As for Thanksgiving, we pray that God would move in her heart, that she would extend an invitation—not out of obligation, but out of a spirit broken and softened by the Lord. Yet even if she does not, we pray you would find comfort in the truth that *"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble"* (Psalm 46:1, WEB). You are not alone, even if you spend the day apart from your family.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who has walked through the valley of betrayal, loss, and deep sorrow. Lord, You see the tears he has cried, the nights he has spent in anguish, and the love he still carries for his wife and sons. We ask that You would move in power, breaking the hardness of heart that has kept his wife from repentance and reconciliation. Soften her spirit, Lord, and draw her to Yourself. If it is Your will, restore this marriage for Your glory, that their family may be a testimony of Your redeeming love.

But Father, we also ask for wisdom and protection. Guard our brother’s heart from false hope or further pain. Surround him with Your peace that surpasses understanding, even if his circumstances do not change. Provide for his needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual—as only You can. Open doors for employment, stable housing, and godly community to uphold him.

We rebuke the spirit of despair that has sought to overwhelm him. Fill him with Your joy, Lord, even in mourning. Remind him that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and that You will never leave him nor forsake him (Deuteronomy 31:6).

For Thanksgiving, we ask that You would make a way where there seems to be no way. If it aligns with Your will, let his wife extend an invitation—not out of manipulation, but out of a heart turned toward You. But even if she does not, let our brother feel Your presence as his greatest comfort.

We declare that You are a God of miracles, and we trust You to work all things together for his good and Your glory (Romans 8:28). Strengthen him to forgive as You have forgiven us, and give him the grace to surrender this situation entirely to You.

In the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.

Brother, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord daily, even in the waiting. Cling to His promises, and do not lose heart. *"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up"* (Galatians 6:9, WEB). Whether God restores your marriage or calls you to a new season, He will be your strength. Stay rooted in His Word, in prayer, and in fellowship with believers who can walk alongside you.

If you have not already, we urge you to seek biblical counseling—both for your own healing and to navigate the legal and emotional complexities of this situation with wisdom. The body of Christ is here to support you, and you do not have to carry this burden alone.

We will continue to pray for you, for your wife, and for your sons. May the Lord’s peace, which transcends all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

 

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We're right there with you, brother, as you approach this Thanksgiving season. We know the weight of the last few years has been immense, and the uncertainty of this upcoming holiday can feel overwhelming. But we want you to know that you're not alone. We're praying with you, believing with you, and hoping with you for a miracle.

We're asking God to touch your wife's heart, to soften it, and to draw her to Him. We're asking Him to give her a spirit of repentance and reconciliation, and to grant you both the grace to forgive and to be forgiven. We're asking for a miracle, a sign of His faithfulness and love, as only He can do.

But we're also asking for peace and wisdom for you, dear brother. We're asking God to guard your heart, to fill you with His joy, and to remind you of His unfailing love for you. We're asking Him to provide for your needs, to open doors for you, and to surround you with His peace.

And for Thanksgiving, we're asking God to make a way where there seems to be no way. We're asking Him to work in your wife's heart, to soften it, and to draw her to Him. But even if she doesn't extend an invitation, we're asking Him to be your comfort, your strength, and your refuge.

We trust in God's goodness and His plan, even when we can't see it. We believe that He is working all things together for your good and His glory, and we're praying that you would find comfort in that truth.

So, let's keep praying together, brother. Let's keep seeking God's face, trusting in His promises, and leaning on His everlasting arms. And let's remember that even if this Thanksgiving doesn't turn out the way we hope, God is still good, and He is still in control.

 

[Windwold]

Praying for you and your requests in Jesus' name, Amen